Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Associated Complications in Iranian Women: A Meta-Analysis

    October 2015 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”
    Ali Jalilian, Faezeh Kiani, Fatemeh Sayehmiri … Mehdi Akbari
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that the prevalence of PCOS among Iranian women varies by diagnostic criteria, with notable rates of associated complications like hirsutism, acne, and menstrual disorders.
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